[2] Jaxa has appeared in films including Oddball Hall, The Bird Can't Fly, and I Now Pronounce You Black and White.
[4] After returning to Isidingo in 2004, she went on to act in number of television dramas and comedies, including Khululeka, 7de Laan, Charlie Jade, The Final Verdict, Montana, Stokvel, Shreds and Dreams and the second season of Intersexions.
From 2015 to 2016, Jaxa starred in the critically acclaimed e.tv original telenovela series Gold Diggers as May Gumede and received a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Actress for the role.
[11] According to Sunday Sun, Makwaiwa's mother and family recognise Tina Mkwaiwa (Prosper’s traditional wife) as the only true daughter-in-law.
[12][13][clarification needed] In February 2015, the Daily Sun reported that Jaxa was allegedly assaulted by her then 19-year-old son.